دانلود کتاب 1971 – جنگ هند و پاکستان – 50 سال بعد

Fifty years ago, India fought for a just and humanitarian cause, and defeated a state that was responsible for the reprehensible genocide of innocent Bengalis in the erstwhile East Pakistan. The 1971 India–Pakistan War not only led to a stunning and comprehensive victory for India and for the people of East Pakistan, with highest standards of military professionalism and timely strategic decisions, it also saw the birth of a new nation—Bangladesh. The war represents one of the most significant events of the 20th century. It changed national boundaries and this was achieved over a span of mere 13 days after the commencement of hostilities on the part of Pakistan on the 3rd of December 1971. The 1971 India–Pakistan War had far-reaching strategic implications for India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. It gave a chance to India and Bangladesh to work together for the upliftment and betterment of the lives of millions. The war paved the way for the fullest realisation of the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh who had until then been suppressed and denied equitable resources. The laudatory progress of Bangladesh since then in every sphere of socio-economic activity, as indicated by its human development index, is a clear reflection of this reality. Wars are neither planned nor executed in isolation. The 1971 Indo-Pak War can be viewed from a number of perspectives—military, diplomatic, geopolitical, strategic, bilateral and even anecdotal to converge some of these areas of study. This edited book, comprising 17 chapters, is an attempt at presenting the military aspects of the war in great detail, while also touching upon other aspects that had a profound impact on the war. From the military perspective, this book highlights the role of each major constituent of the conflict. This includes detailed narratives describing actions of the armed forces as well as the Mukti Bahini. The impact of the special operations in support of the main military effort has also been covered well. It is hoped that this book would be a suitable source for those who wish to explore the military aspects of the 1971 Indo-Pak War in detail. For those who already have an in-depth understanding of the war, it provides fresh perspectives and rekindles interest in a momentous chapter in the history of the sub-continent. I would like to compliment the contributors and also my co-editors for their painstaking efforts for coordinating and putting together this book. It is an apt commemoration marking 50 years of India’s historic victory in the 1971 Indo- Pak War.